Kilby - Foxton Canal

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Kilby - Foxton Canal
Site of Special Scientific Interest
The Grand Union Canal - geograph.org.uk - 274169.jpg
Location Leicestershire
Grid reference SP 648 949 [1]
InterestBiological
Area32.1 hectares (79 acres) [1]
Notification 1984 [1]
Location map Magic Map

Kilby - Foxton Canal is a 32.1 hectares (79 acres) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest along the Grand Union Canal and its banks in Leicestershire, between Kilby Bridge, south of Wigston, and Debdale Wharf, north of Foxton. [1] [2]

Nine species of pondweed have been recorded on the canal, two of which are nationally rare, and submerged plants include Nuttall's waterweed and yellow water-lily. Fleckney Tunnel has a long established colony of Daubenton's bats. [3]

The canal towpath runs through the site.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Kilby - Foxton Canal". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  2. ↑ "Map of Kilby - Foxton Canal". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  3. ↑ "Kilby - Foxton Canal citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2017.

52°33′25″N1°02′20″W / 52.557°N 1.039°W / 52.557; -1.039

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